The 4th ward seems to have a lot of preserved/abandoned buildings and structures that the black community here claims sacred and historic. Most by the way, are poorly kept and neglected.

Why couldn't they just use plans with new building material to rebuild the homes? What difference does it make to use the original framing to keep the historic value when it's all getting covered up with new building material?

Why couldn't they just use plans with new building material to rebuild the homes? What difference does it make to use the original framing to keep the historic value when it's all getting covered up with new building material?

Throwing a fit over original structures has generally proven to be a somewhat effective way to stall new development and gentrification creep. Hence, interested parties will continue to use this tactic as long as it seems effective.